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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 581.61 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 581.61 and 348.03 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 581.61 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/581.61 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 581.61 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 202,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,417.73/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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